Once you have decided to enter the real estate market, it is critical to pause and list out the reasons why –
in other words, what are you goals or expectations from the investment/s. It is important to set goals – and realistic goals – so that we can formulate a strategy to achieve them. Even seasoned investors with multiple properties have a clear idea of what they want to get out of each of their investments.

Whatever you goals may be, it is imperative that short terms gains isn’t one of them. Though it is theoretically achievable, short term profit depends a lot on luck and timing than any strategy.

The reality is that real estate is like any other business—you don’t get rich overnight, it takes hard work and time to accumulate wealth. In fact, most start-up companies actually lose money their first year or two in business.
The companies that survive past the first few years, however, often become profitable and continue to grow. While it is possible to make money right away in your real estate business, you may not see a substantial profit
for several years.